Things We Wish We Knew Before Our First Disney Cruise! Tips, Tricks & MORE!

[@katewilson1292]

Great tips

[@timharrison1447]

Really enjoyed your show!

[@alicelebreton1676]

Very helpful

[@melaniefolse]

Great tips! Thanks! Cruising in 2 weeks! 😍

[@LeggLife]

We hope you have an amazing cruise!

[@karenf6854]

OMG you guys are too cute and such useful tips. I have my first cruise in September all going well 🤞🏻 I’m hitting subscribe now...love the ears and bounding outfit 🥰

[@LeggLife]

Awesome! What's your cruise date in September?

[@karenf6854]

LeggLife 21-25 September on the Dream...I can’t wait. First time in Florida Parks too! Paris is closer to home. I think like you I will be a quick addict to Disney Cruising 🤣

[@kaylaroehler9447]

Fish extenders

[@janetguillory8398]

WOW! Thanks ya'll. Tips are great. Going on first Disney Cruise, the Wonder for Mardi Gras!! "Laissez les bon temps roulet" (Let the good times roll) down here from Cajun Country. Bringing all my "throw me something mister" Mardi Gras beads, shirts, etc. These tips are so very helpful. Having been on other cruise lines, don't want to take anything for granted. Your tips help point out the Disney difference, so I hope I don't miss any of your ideas. Thanks again. Peace

[@janetguillory8398]

Oh, I also subscribed, this is my first video of yours. Look forward to getting to know you through your videos. Peace

[@LeggLife]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@anne-marievr5710]

Wow! I have done a ton of research about our cruise on the Dream in May but I took a full page of notes watching this video. Thank you so much for the wonderful information! I learned of your channel after Tony Barnette form La Lida Loca spoke to you. I was treating this as a bucket list cruise but who knows! This cruise is to celebrate my 60th birthday!

[@hopefulton8669]

Just saw this n 2022. Would love to see more about Disney cruises. Maybe include an itenery of things to do on a day in port. By the way, lol bed this video.

[@geneamigh6048]

we booked our first eastern cruise. so will probably get off for alitte. then get back to watch the runners. lol we know. we cruised on carnival for our 25th anniversary. it wasn't a nice ship. got alot of migraine from smokers. and we will call Disney to book a private table . thank you.

[@sabrinad.thomas3397]

You can also ask for Mickey Bars for dessert at dinner as well. A couple of nights I wasn't feeling what was offered on the menu for dessert so I asked for a Mickey Bar. It's a shame DCL doesn't offer on board spending credit anymore when you book a place holder.

[@alexandrarustin6933]

Sommelier wine of the day is only I believe$10.00 a glass

[@stephenbeecher7545]

We have done 2 disney cruises. Both times on the Wonder: Bahamas and California Coast. Both were great experiences. We had second seating for dinner. On pirate night, didn't know ahead of time about the midnight pirate buffet after the fireworks. The Turkey legs looked delicious but we were still full from dinner to have a second dinner. Tip: if you are assigned the second dinner seating, you can opt out for the night and dine early at cabanas. Then enjoy the late night pirate buffet. Too much food!

[@christymay458]

Looking to book out first ever Disney cruise(first ever cruise) and wondering if there is a best time of year to go on a cruise? Crowds, weather, $$? We are a family of 4. Just discovered your channel and Loving all of these tips!

[@nikkiwalker9727]

Love the video! The Rainforest at Senses Spa is also awesome for adults. You can buy a one day pass or a pass for the whole cruise. I can't wait to watch the D.C.L. series. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessicajohnson9231]

How much were the passes?

[@nikkiwalker9727]

@@jessicajohnson9231 I go next Saturday and will let you know. I know the prices changed since our last cruise.

[@jessicajohnson9231]

@@nikkiwalker9727 you rock!!! My mom and I are taking my daughter. She's really excited about the kids clubs so we're hoping to get a day to hit the spa!

[@LP-qi3kb]

Awesome tips & tricks info!! Also for room service..there is a different flavor cake of the day. They are all delish and it's one of our favorite little tips! Have fun on your cruise!!🚢

[@LeggLife]

Yes! The cake of the day is a great tip! :)

[@DeniseBond1984]

I'm so excited to have come across your channel! I have been on 8 cruises but my next cruise coming up at the end of April will be mine and my husband's 1st Disney cruise. I am so excited I can't even tell you!

[@LeggLife]

Ooooh fun! We hope you have a wonderful Disney Cruise experience!

[@geneamigh6048]

we learned so much from your vedio. because my wife and I did book our first Disney cruise on the fantasy foe 2021 for our 30th anniversary. we really enjoy watching your vedios. can you give me any ideas what to get my wife on the Disney fantasy for our 30th anniversary gift?

[@diedrahuizar2543]

Thank you for the tips I go on my second Disney cruise in 4 weeks. Very Helpful!💗🙌🏽

[@LeggLife]

How exciting! We hope that your cruise is magical and filled with memories!

[@lorikuehl6085]

Leaving for our first Disney Cruise in a few days! Thanks for the tips.

[@LeggLife]

You're absolutely welcome :)

[@anne-marievr5710]

Questions 1 Is the buffet open for dinner or do you have to eat at a restaurant? 2. Are gratuities included in our Disney fare. On other cruise lines I am used to them being added to my bill at the end of a cruise if i do not prepay them.

[@Parkhopper1985]

Great video - very helpful. We're going on our first Disney cruise in December 2020. I learned some new stuff here. Thanks!!

[@LeggLife]

Glad that this video was helpful!

[@JeanneEllenSW]

Super great information! Thank you for sharing your experiences :)

[@LeggLife]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@IvyWinter]

Guys this video is fantastic. I'm in the same boat (no pun intended) and have a cruise now booked for september. It's forever away, but as an avid planner im bingeing all the content. This is my first time coming across your channel but I love it!

[@LeggLife]

We're so glad you found our channel! Thanks for watching and for commenting :)

[@RivAndAl]

we CANNOT wait for our first Disney Cruise! =]

[@LeggLife]

We can’t wait either!!

[@SherrisLife]

We’re so so excited!!

[@denizalgazi]

You will say the same thing for your second, third, fourth…! Disney cruises are magical! Disney, take my money, please LOL!

[@4uTink]

My family is scheduled for our Sixth Cruise 🚢 October 2020! We are still discovering new things to enjoy on each ship. Dream (3) Magic (2) and October 2020 will be our first time on the Fantasy! Looks like we will become Gold Members together! Thanks for the tips. Great video.

[@LeggLife]

Awesome!

[@tavares142]

Does the navigator tell you which activities are paid?

[@RohdeFam]

Oh my gosh! My husband Disney-bounded as Mr. Smee for Pirate Night on our last cruise (7 night Eastern).

[@AngiBelle1]

I've been on 4 Disney cruises, but our most recent one was our first one with small children- a very different experience! One thing I didn't know before that I wish I did is that every day for a limited time, areas of the kids deck are in open house mode, which means everyone is welcome! And all activities during that time are open to everyone. I had never gone over there before having kids because I had just assumed they were off limits to adults. Since my preschooler wasn't really into being dropped off without us, those open house times allowed us all to play in the kids area together, including baby sister who is too young to be dropped off.

[@paulteal3410]

The only negative thing that I wish I knew before my first Disney Cruise was on the Sail Away Celebration. Like most people on their first Disney we were overwhelmed with everything going on around us. They sell frozen drinks in a plastic souvenir logo cup. The drink was nothing more than a Slurpee at a cost of $15.00. It is not worth it. As far as your comment about not getting off the ship is, we fully agree. We feel one time in Nassau is one time too many. We now use that time with uncrowded activities on the ship. The only time we now get off the ship is Castaway Cay. Congratulations on your 6th cruise. Like us you are now a Gold Castaway member. Like you say there are so many things to do, that you can't do them all on one cruise. One thing that we did not witness until our 4th cruise was the Diaper Dash. This is held one day in in the early afternoon in the Atrium Lobby. It is hilarious and we don't miss it

[@misschris4395]

Seasoned Disney cruisers here!! We are hitting up another this summer and we will NOT be getting off the ship at Nassau. We LOVE catching a movie or doing drawing classes... or riding the Aquaduck over and over again!! You guys had amazing tips and tricks!! I would just add that with the room service, even though it’s free (minus packaged items), it’s always good to tip them a dollar or two!! We love warm milk and cookies at the end of the day!! Ah you just talked about the tipping!!

[@LeggLife]

Yes, absolutely every room service order should include a tip!

[@perlanava-moreno6915]

We had reservations at Palo for the last night, but we saw animators palette was the last day so we canceled bc we never had seen the show with crush, honestly I do like the show in animators pallet on the wonder better.

[@lynnfalvo2179]

This has been a really helpful video. I just booked my first Disney cruise (for September) and can’t wait to use all this great info.

[@LeggLife]

Awesome! When in September are you cruising?

[@lynnfalvo2179]

I’m going on the 5-night Halloween on the High Seas cruise leaving Sept. 7 from Port Canaveral.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Great Info. Thank you for sharing! We still rent sure about a cruise but you never know you might talk us into it lol.

[@LeggLife]

Haha!

[@donnamanitu8673]

But wait...if it's not a boat then what did I watch years ago wasn't it called "The Love Boat" ? I don't care if it's called boat or ship but I know that we love them. In the next year we have 5 cruises booked and when we are in Alaska I hope that you two have time for lunch. I love the idea of staying on the ship while it's in port. We even do that at Royal Caribean's private island Labadee. We go the the adult pool area and lay on the pools facing the island. We are in the shade with plenty of food and restrooms close by.

[@heatherducote849]

Seriously, this is so helpful!!!!! Thank you!

[@LeggLife]

You're welcome :)

[@monilily]

On average which characters have you seen appear multiple times throughout the duration of your cruise? We were unable to score tickets to any of the character meet-and-greets and on top of everything we have a late Port arrival time. Still going to try customer service, but not counting on there being any left. My daughter has an autograph book so I want to make sure she'll get to see some princesses. But if they only appear at the meet and greets or once throughout the cruise, I want to make sure we are in line then. I know Captain Mickey appears several times so I'm not worried about that. I just want to make sure we meet the characters who only appear sparingly.

[@LeggLife]

What cruise are you going on? How many days?

[@monilily]

@@LeggLife wonder 6 nights

[@LeggLife]

@@monilily You'll probably have a couple times each cruise for the princesses and several for characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donaldo, Goofy, etc. Also, a GREAT place to see a lot of characters is the Til' We Meet Again show on the last night of the cruise as almost all of the characters will be there.

[@sherip1593]

Our first cruise in 20 days on the Dream. Excited, but nervous. Thanks for the tips!

[@LeggLife]

You're going to have an amazing time! Enjoy!

[@lucianachichierchio655]

I can’t wait TO see all your pre Cruise vídeos!

[@LeggLife]

Thank you! We can't wait to post them!

[@cameofong3191]

Thanks for another great video. I am soooo gonna order warm cookies and milk on my May cruise!! We usually ordered the mickey ears each night via room service but didn't know about warm cookies!!. I noted tip in another person's comments that we take buffet tall drink cups over to ice cream machines to make milk shakes and soda floats in them. Loved your idea of Palo for last day and we plan to do our entire 10 day cruise without doing any excursions! Just enjoy the ship and jump off at two ports to visit family in that area. Figure if we invest in the expense of Disney then we want to immerse 100% and get the most value out of the ship, cast, and entertainment they have to offer! Also..tip, pack a box of strong magnet hooks. We hang them all over inside the cabin and hang hats, jackets, towels, lanyards etc. on them for short term storage.

[@LeggLife]

Yes, we LOVE the magnets tip. We also bring suction hooks and hang them on the walls of the shower to hang wet swimsuits and clothes.

[@aulbreyweston627]

yes please please please do a video on gratuity!!! this will be my 15th disney cruise but my very first with my boyfriend and on our own ! this is something that would be very informative to watch !

[@LeggLife]

Ok, we will make that video! Probably while we are on our next cruise :)

[@geneamigh6048]

my wife and I are booked our first Disney cruise on the fantasy for our 30th anniversary in 2021. where staying on balcony on the back of the ship. didn't you get tired of all the those Disney cruise?

[@jordanmearns3242]

First ever Disney Cruise (first cruise period, actually) in October, can't wait! Super helpful video, and I'm definitely getting some warm cookies and milk now!

[@m3louandthemoon]

Booked our first Disney Cruise a few days ago! So excited. Found your videos and I love them! Just subscribed :)

[@LoveServeOvercome]

Will probably never be on a disney cruise, but just loved listening to you two 😍

[@LeggLife]

Thank you so much!

[@CSmith-gt4qj]

Ok Adam Ship not Boat is correct, BUT Sherri is correct in saying INCLUDED-not free :) Also the little snacks change for the later hours in Cove cafe. They change to savory snacks-cheeses, olives crackers etc., and the cakes are different than the daytime sweets. 😉 We love the savory treats.

[@AdventuresinMillerland]

One of our daughters wants to know if they have Spanish rice (her fav food) on DCL in any of the MDR’s? Thanks guys - we’re excited for you guys and for our first Disney Cruise in March on the Wonder!

[@pauletteb6393]

Sadly, they sorely lack any Mexican food. It's my favorite type of food and I can never find it.

[@LeggLife]

Hmm, I don’t remember seeing Spanish rice on any of our cruises.

[@AdventuresinMillerland]

That’s a bit of a bummer, but we get it all the time in the Central Valley of CA. I think she will be ok. Thanks for the heads up guys!

[@pollardjm3]

I think one of the best things I stumbled upon was, if you like to drink, research the prices of your favorite spirits before you get to the Caribbean Islands, Bahamas or Mexico. The Duty Free shops have some of the best prices for liquor, I have ever seen. While we were in St. Maarten, I found a bottle of Scotch for $58, while back here in the states I would've payed well over $100.

[@LeggLife]

Yup! That’s a great tip! There is a mango rum we LOVE to buy in the Caribbean and bring home.

[@monilily]

Don't they take it from you when you board the ship and give it back when on debarkation day? This would be good to know for when you have to go through customs.

[@pollardjm3]

@@monilily Yes, they do take it and give you a ticket to pick it up at the end of the cruise right before you go through customs.

[@kellybrentmoody9744]

Love you guys and look forward to your vlogs! I do have a question for you tho! I know you travel a lot, just wondering how you manage the time off of work? Do you just fit a lot of it into weekends that you’re normally off and save longer trips for vacation time? Hubby and I would like to do more traveling, but we’re limited to how much time we have for vacations each year.

[@LeggLife]

Great question! I (Adam) have a very generous amount of vacation time at my job and the work for the marketing company we own can be done from anywhere with an internet connection. Sherri’s job is a little trickier, but they still are very gracious with time off. However, some of the time we take for her is un-paid, Also sometimes Sherri will have to work for a couple of hours during the day even on vacation in order for us to go

[@kellybrentmoody9744]

@@LeggLife Thanks, Adam, for the reply! Great info... we will see if we can work ut longer weekends (though we work most weekends, lol) or schedule days off at end of one work week and beginning of next to make fore a mini vacay!

[@Nairnyn]

Staying on the ship on port days is awesome! My husband and I have discovered how much we love it. Honestly, there are places around the world I would like to see but....we love sea days. So on our last cruise, we never got off the ship! Every day is a sea day! Woohoo! 😬

[@LeggLife]

YES! That sounds perfect! :)

[@heatherducote849]

Perfect timing! We sail away Monday on our first Disney Cruise! We’ve been planning all year, but great last minute pep talk!!!!🤗

[@LeggLife]

We hope you have an amazing cruise!

[@nikkiwalker9727]

Enjoy your cruise! You're going to love it.

[@geneamigh6048]

my wife and I booked our first Disney cruise on the fantasy for 2021 . for our 30th anniversary. so excited. we're coming from Pennsylvania. loved reading all your tweets. learned alot. i can't believe some of you cruise Disney more then three times.

[@lisa4073]

Lol we did a cruise for our honeymoon and can't wait for our next one

[@Biggreyowl]

I would love to hear your "to do list"!!

[@AndyMae]

Woah woah woah. I can watch the show on the tv!!

[@AndyMae]

I get sea sick in the theaters. I’m so excited now!!

[@LeggLife]

Yup! You sure can :)

[@rayrayjustice]

I will add that you can go completely off menu at the main dining rooms. I didn’t realize that until the last night. I had motion sickness the night before so I needed food that was a little less rich. I went for a fruit bowl and chicken Cesar salad. Our kind server brought me what I asked for, no questions asked. I agree that it’s worth the added tip.

[@LeggLife]

Yup! Anything you want, even if you don’t see it on the menu, or if you have special dietary restrictions, always ask because Disney does a great job of making it happen!

[@monilily]

On our first Disney cruise we sat next to an Indian family and they pretty much had Indian cuisine almost every night. I was amazed to see this and now I know it was all thanks to DCL incredible service.

[@danbridges1722]

Thank you so much this was a great video. We have cruised Disney twice and Loved both. This gives us food for thought for our next cruise.

[@LeggLife]

We're glad it was helpful! :)

[@paulrogers8176]

I heard from a a roll video that room service has cake of the day.

[@LeggLife]

Yup!

[@janicelynnhansen5870]

Fun freebie we experienced on the Dream ~ Champagne breakfast at Tiffany. Such yummy, yummy signature treats being passed around!

[@LeggLife]

Ooooh, we need to see if they have that on the Fantasy!

[@glendalongan5071]

We are so excited for you guys!!!! 🚢⚓ We've got two Disney cruise this year too! Marvel Day at Sea early March and one in December.

[@LeggLife]

So awesome! We're excited to hear how wonderful your cruise experiences are this year.

[@lilybelle3306]

We leave on the 27th for our second Disney Magic Cruise. I am so excited. We love love loved our 1st one and I knew then that I would do another one soon. Well, It's been two years, but I'm finally going again.

[@LeggLife]

So glad you’re going again and we hope you have a magical time!

[@Dalugibiti]

Can we take the popcorn bucket from the Disney parks?

[@LeggLife]

You definitely can, however it’s hit and miss on if they give you the popcorn bucket discount with it. We’ve heard from people who got the discount with a bucket they brought and then we’ve heard from others who have not.

[@carolineweigle5589]

Something I learned about ticketed character events is that on the last night there's a chance to see and take photos with the princesses, even if you are a boy mom who couldn't convince the family to go to the event :)

[@LeggLife]

Yes! That is one of our favorite events to meet characters at!

[@laurashivers9682]

I call ahead of time and ask for a private table for dinner during our cruises. They always say that they can't guarantee one, but so far they have been able to come through for us. I bet you are excited to get to experience this cruise as gold cast members this time. Still a silver cast member, but I will reach gold status soon. Have fun on your next adventure.

[@LeggLife]

We request private tables as well! We definitely can't wait to see what the experience is like as Gold.

[@AdventuresWithSarahandRobert]

Thanks for sharing this video guys. We are going on our 1st disney cruise in September. We are doing the western European cruise on the magic. We are so excited and this video has helped us loads. Cant wait to see more of them.

[@LeggLife]

Excellent! We hope you have an amazing cruise!

[@sarahr6285]

If you forgot your seasick medicine, they have some outside of the doctor's office onboard.

[@joelhooper2220]

If the sun is out and that pool deck is in full sun....it is a new definition of HOT!!!! Make sure you wear some type of footwear!

[@JerizaMontano]

Thank you for this! Our Disney Cruise is two days away! The overwhelming feeling is real but watching you guys definitely calms the nerves.

[@LeggLife]

2 days? So awesome! We hope you have an amazing time :)

[@VisosTravel]

Soda and ice cream included!!!! I love the soda machines!!! bring your cup to get more !!!

[@LeggLife]

Yup, absolutely!

[@cameofong3191]

We take the tall drink cups there and make milk shakes or soda floats with the free soda/ice cream

[@lukekimble7346]

Best way to save money on a cruise, travel with a flight attendant.

[@eeyoreblues1]

I knew you could request a table for 2 ( if they can) but I didn't know you could request where you wanted the table to be and that you could request the rotation of the restaurants. I've only been on one Disney Cruise and that was with someone else doing all the planning. We're wanting to go in 2021 so now I have a bit more information when I do the booking. Thanks for all the tips.

[@LeggLife]

You're welcome :)

[@QueenDeni]

I'm going to be taking an Eastern Caribbean cruise in 2021. My itinerary doesn't say anything about a Pirate or other themed night. How will I know if that will happen so that I can pack accordingly?

[@aimeerogers4542]

I would also add that if you are traveling without children don't go during the summer or a school vacation week. I was traveling with kids so we went in August and I think my experience on the Disney Dream would have been better if I had gone during the off-season when the kids were in school. I still had a great time, the ships was beautiful, the crew was great. But it was definitely not my most relaxing Cruise

[@LeggLife]

Yes, any cruises during school breaks have a different feel for sure!

[@ariellerivera4465]

Ports are way to overwhelming for a kid like our son so it makes a huge difference when we do not have to get off. We stay onboard and our son has a magical experience verses stressing him at ports.

[@LeggLife]

That's awesome! Staying on board in port is a great way to enjoy the ship and relax :)

[@mimsyonthemove]

Arielle my 5 yo GSon is on the spectrum. We were on the Dream last September. Rest assured the ship is not only great fun, but SAFE.

[@pollardjm3]

My wife and I have been on 8 cruises, #9 and #10 are both 3-day back to backs so we can get our Platinum Status. Then we hope to do Alaska for our 10 year wedding anniversary in 2021, fingers crossed. I completely agree with you about the last dinner service and I am hitting myself in the head that we've never booked Palo on the last night. We love doing all of the tasting, it is our favorite part of the cruises, so much value for a small price. Beer, Mojitos, Mixology, Martinis, Tequila, Whiskey, Rum, and Italian Spirits. Little bit of knowledge and a lot of alcohol, and everyone is in a good mood after its over.

[@LeggLife]

The tastings are definitely a ton of fun! Also; we agree that they are a good price for all that you get :)

[@genxnerd74]

On our first cruise, I didn't learn about Cove Cafe til the very last day! Now it is my absolute favorite place on any of the ships, but that could be because I am a coffee addict ☕❤ Also, we decided that when we leave the ship on port days, it makes sense to us to come back to the ship for lunch since we already paid for it. This was especially true when we were in Alaska and in port almost all day. Seems silly to pay for food when you are off the ship.

[@LeggLife]

Cove Cafe is always one of our first stops on the ship! Also, going back to the ship to enjoy the food you already paid for is a great tip and a great way to save money!

[@beckiethomas5739]

Love watching these videos. Your excitement is getting more apparent as your trip gets closer. 😊 If we ever do get to go on a Disney Cruise it will be helpful. For now we'll just live vicariously through you. 🤗

[@LeggLife]

Our excitement is TOTALLY growing with each passing day! :)

[@kerispiroff8469]

On our last night of our last cruise I was having a fibromyalgia flare and had to miss dinner at Animators and the show! Animators brought up the entire dinner, appetizer, entree and desert to our stateroom!! We ate a fabulous dinner AND we watched the show in the comfort of our room! I love Disney! 😀

[@LeggLife]

That's the level of service that we LOVE about Disney!

[@sarahmendez9435]

Keri Spiroff wow this is amazing! I’m so excited now. I have RA & FM as well and this just calms my nerves! We’re booked for our first Disney Cruise in September!

[@ravenbrown7053]

Thanks for the great tips! Leaving on my First Disney Cruise in 5 weeks!!! 2 questions: I was unable to book a Palo brunch- they were filled on my first open day- is it worth checking once i board? Also- how are the vegetarian options? Thanks for all you do!!!

[@LeggLife]

You should definitely check with Guest Services when you get on board for Palo reservations! It's not guaranteed that you will get them, but we've heard a lot of stories about it working out! As for the vegetarian options, there have always been A LOT of vegetarian options on board. Also, make sure you let your servers know on your first night about being vegetarian and they can definitely take care of you!

[@ravenbrown7053]

Thanks so much! I hope your cruise is magical for you both!

[@stephenbeecher7545]

Tip: Don't hesitate to speak to your head server with any special requests. The head server you rarely see or interact with but he is in charge of the entire dining room and the regular service staff in the dining room. My wife commented to our head server that she really liked the way the venison was prepared and mentioned in passing that it would be great to have the recipe. At the end of the meal our head server handed her a copy of the recipe from the kitchen. Over the top service from Disney.

[@ravenbrown7053]

Thanks everyone! I just got back the the Disney Wonder was truly wonderful- we were able to book a Palo brunch reservation once on board ane there were abundant vegetarian offerings everywhere- Disney definitely takes cruising up several notches!

[@Shasync]

Leaving in 10 days

[@LeggLife]

We hope you have an amazing time!

[@purvivashi999]

Any thoughts on Disney Cruise photo package? Going with 2 kids and hubby 4 nights out of Port Canaveral to Nassau and castaway

[@LeggLife]

Hmm, confession, we’ve never purchased the package because we don’t think it’s a good value for us. However, it’s just just 2 of us so we normally take a ton of photos with just us. If we had kids with us and we wanted to make sure to have photo memories without having to remember to take them, maybe we would purchase it. I think it’s one of those things that works great for some and not so great for others.

[@scottross637]

The "last night" menu isn't always the same. Make sure to check the app and see the specific menu for that night before you decide to skip. I too have some menus that aren't my favorite, but the schedule of which menu is when isn't always the same!! You have the main rotational menu for each restaurant (2 different ones in Rapunzels) and then other themed type nights depending on length of cruise. Captain's Gala, "til we meet again", Pirates, Marvel, etc You can find examples of these menus on disneycruiselineblog.com which is an amazing resource. Of course, you never know exactly what the menu schedule will be until you get onboard and check the app. I don't like pirates menu as much, so you do know that ahead of time which night the pirate will be so I would opt out that night for myself if I had to guess at it. You can also go to Cabanas at dinner where the menu is a mix of special menu items from the different MDR menus. It is table service and not buffet but not as drawn out as MDR timewise.

[@sheilan208]

1. The number 1 thing I wish I knew was just how amazing it would be, and how badly I would want to go back. Other cruise lines just don’t do it like Disney and the price tag reflects that. So be prepared!! And the line to book a placeholder gets HUGE and obnoxious on the last day, so do it on the first few days instead. 2. Room service food is actually good; I regret not utilizing that service more because it’s INCLUDED which is insane! Not everything is amazing but many items are excellent (try the wings, BLT, fries, All Hands on Deck, and chicken Caesar Salad! Skip the grilled cheese.) And of course Mickey bars! 3. You can order items from room service that aren’t specifically on the menu. I wanted celery and carrots to go with my wings and they provided a generous amount. Extra fries? Extra babybel on a cheese plate? No problem, and the cast member taking your order won’t blink an eye. Just remember to bring some $1 and $5 bills for tipping. 4. If you’re not the type of person who fills up a huge reusable cup to drink from at home/work, don’t bother bringing one on the ship. Everyone hypes it up like you NEED one but you don’t. At all. 5. The ship really does become deserted for a few hours when at a port. Take advantage of the mostly empty restaurants, cove cafe, adults areas, pool, water slide and hot tubs! 6. We went on a 14 day cruise. Reading materials ran out halfway but we found other passengers recycled books in cove cafe when they were done. It’s a free exchange. Nice! 7. You can view your professional photos in the DCL app while onboard, you do not have to go to the picture studio area and use the touchscreens. If you plan to do lots of character photos, definitely consider purchasing the professional photo package. 8. The prepaid “suggested” gratuity seemed too small for the level of service we had from our dining team and our stateroom host. They work SO hard and they want your experience to be perfection. Everyone says that, and I didn’t believe it until I experienced it. I was happy to give an extra cash tip to our team on our last night. Enormously deserved.

[@sarahmendez9435]

Hi! New subscriber and I’ve been binge watching you guys! My husband and I booked our first Disney Cruise for September and you guys have us so excited and I feel almost prepared haha! We are doing the 5 night Baja Cali Cruise. Do you recommend getting off in Cabo and/or Ensenada? Have you ever booked or recommend any port adventures? Thank you

[@LeggLife]

Hi! We actually have a whole series of videos from when we did that exact same cruise! I think it was in May 2018? We did a winery tour and tasting in Ensenada that we really loved!

[@cyndiheritage6552]

You don’t have to buy a popcorn bucket on the ship to take advantage of the discount! Just bring a Disney popcorn bucket you already have! ... mine from the park is bigger anyway!! 👍🏻🚢🥰

[@LeggLife]

Good tip!! Thank you 😊

[@genaf9885]

My friend bought me a park popcorn bucket as a gift. I was going to bring just in case it would give me the discount. Good to know it will!

[@damavaz243]

I love watching your videos, we live on our first disney cruise on the 13th❤️❤️

[@knotsofast240]

We get to book our Palo brunch and shore excursions on January 18th!!

[@LeggLife]

Awesome!

[@rebeccakrause7139]

These tips are so helpful for first time cruisers like myself! Just makes me even more excited for our cruise. Thanks for sharing!

[@karenpaet2104]

Perfect timing for Disney Cruise videos! We’re going on our very first Disney Cruise (on the Fantasy) in May to celebrate my 60th Birthday. I’m literally taking notes and will be sure to apply your tips to our cruise.

[@LeggLife]

We hope you have an amazing cruise!

[@nikkiwalker9727]

We love the Fantasy! Happy Early Birthday as well. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

[@JessandtheCrew]

69 days until ours !!!

[@growingupgrigsby6777]

Cove cafe had those cranberry bliss bars, which tasted exactly like the ones at Starbucks! Those are my favorite, and I was excited to see them there! Got at least 1 every day of my cruise!

[@BLESSEDLYMADEBYFRANCES]

on the last dinner night you wont be able to order from the previous menu. it happened to me.

[@LeggLife]

I actually think I remember that as well: thanks for that reminder!

[@sheilan208]

On our last night, our server specifically brought me my favorite food from Tiana’s to Animators (without being asked for, so thoughtful.) So I think it is possible if they’re still serving the menu from the night before in the dining room you ate at 1-2 night prior

[@melissaladd3632]

I’ve heard there is no tax at the stores onboard. Is that correct? Jones family travel has said the cost of Palo is the tip. Do you think that is correct?

[@pauletteb6393]

There is tax! Also, the cost of Palo is not the tip! Our $40 per person for Palo ended up being $125.

[@LeggLife]

Palo and Remy are both an added cost and then the tip is on top of that. I believe Palo is $40 per person. So for Sherri and I it’s $80 and we normally tip $40 on top of that because the level of service is so amazing.

[@melissaladd3632]

Thanks guys! I thought what Jones Travels said sounded off. Thanks!

[@ssvacationista9405]

I am not a big drinker but I love to get the non alcoholic drink at dinner when it comes with a special souvenire...I got a light up Pascal at Rapunzels on the Magic, a light up Ray at Tiannas on the Wonder and on both I got a fun Remy straw (that was my favorite drink!). Also, I loved the cute popcorn buckets on the Very Merrytime cruise, I got 3😂...leave room in suitcases! I loved the room decoration package for Very Merrytime! Can't wait to get the Halloween one! It really made the room special... Pre order before cruise. Reminder that at Cove Cafe you get a card punched and 6th drink free👍 Another tip, I brought my dessert back to room to eat later cause I was too full. Also, bring pins to trade.

[@LeggLife]

We LOVE the Cove Cafe punch card! And if you don’t fill one up on your cruise you can save it and keep using it on your next cruise!

[@romeoanddaisydoo9919]

I completely agree with staying on the ship during port days. That is when my kids do the pools we never do pools sea days we explore the rest of the ship those days :)

[@LeggLife]

Totally! Such a great time to enjoy the ship :)

[@barbarapoirier8835]

Great video! When we did our first cruise on the Wonder we did not know about Cabanas serving breakfast, nor that it was free! We stumbled on it our last day. We were always afraid about extra cost at the fast food places, so did not get breakfast. We had no clue it was all included, or that the restaurants served breakfast. The movie theater offerings are often first run movies, and free. However the snacks sold in the snack bar, are extra. Same for the shows, Preludes is extra. On the Dream and Fantasy the ice cream/sweet store is additional charge too. That would be the shops Venelope’s and Sweet On You, respectively. The best advice I can think of is to check the Navigator, which I believe you can still get the hard copy at guest services. There you can find everything the ship has to offer as far as free gatherings. Also while onboard they have the Mickey’s Detective game. I think that is the name? That is an interactive scavenger hunt for clues around the ship using the artwork. We rarely leave the ship because there is so much to enjoy onboard! Enjoy your trip. I am anxious to hear about it when you return!

[@barbarapoirier8835]

Free food also down in the nightclub area latenight :)

[@kyoungin]

Just booked our cruise for December and I’m so excited, it’s been in the back of my mind since we went when I was 16 (maaany years ago!). I think my boyfriend is nervous, he’s never been on a cruise and I think he thinks it’ll just be a ship overrun by kids. I think your videos will help ease his fears :)

[@geneamigh6048]

is it really that hard to do everything on the ship?I'm were doing a 7 cruise.

[@themes2travel]

Loved my first cruise on the Dream last year in September Your videos were so helpful as well as Fish extenders. I did that and it was awesome❤😀

[@heatherbranham3547]

16 days til our cruise! We’ve been rewatching all your cruise vlogs lately. Thank you for sharing your cruise knowledge with us!

[@LeggLife]

You're SO welcome! We hope you have an amazing cruise.

[@cherylcollins1807]

Adam I like your shirt!

[@LeggLife]

Thanks!

[@hjfinlay]

One day I will get on a Disney cruise but the cost plus and airfare from Australia not easy

[@LeggLife]

Yes, that's totally understandable :)